Honiara International Airport
Honiara International Airport is the main air gateway for Honiara and the wider Solomon Islands, giving visitors their first practical link to the capital and a useful sense of the country’s scale and pace. Identified by the codes HIR and AGGH, it is classified as a large airport and handles the essential role of connecting this island nation with regional travel networks. Sitting just 28 feet above sea level, the airport reflects the low-lying coastal setting around Honiara, so arrivals can expect a warm tropical environment from the moment they land.
About Honiara International Airport
Honiara International Airport is the main air gateway for Honiara and the wider Solomon Islands, giving visitors their first practical link to the capital and a useful sense of the country’s scale and pace. Identified by the codes HIR and AGGH, it is classified as a large airport and handles the essential role of connecting this island nation with regional travel networks. Sitting just 28 feet above sea level, the airport reflects the low-lying coastal setting around Honiara, so arrivals can expect a warm tropical environment from the moment they land.
Gateway to Honiara
Honiara International Airport is the main air gateway for Honiara and the wider Solomon Islands, giving visitors their first practical link to the capital and a useful sense of the country’s scale and pace. Identified by the codes HIR and AGGH, it is classified as a large airport and handles the essential role of connecting this island nation with regional travel networks. Sitting just 28 feet above sea level, the airport reflects the low-lying coastal setting around Honiara, so arrivals can expect a warm tropical environment from the moment they land.
At a glance
- Official name: Honiara International Airport
- Airport codes: HIR (IATA) and AGGH (ICAO)
- Location served: Honiara, Solomon Islands
- Elevation: 28 ft (9 m) above sea level
- Runway: 06/24, 7,218 ft, asphalt, and lighted
- Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal
What travellers should know
For passengers, the most useful operational detail is the airport’s single lighted asphalt runway, 06/24, which measures 7,218 feet and supports regular arrivals and departures in a setting where weather, daylight, and island logistics can all shape travel plans. Because the airport uses the Pacific/Guadalcanal time zone, it is worth checking local time carefully when confirming flights, transfers, or hotel pickups. As the primary airport serving Honiara, it is best viewed not just as an arrival point, but as the starting place for onward travel into the capital and across the islands.
Routes
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Nearby airports
Other airports in Solomon Islands
FAQ
Honiara International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Honiara International Airport is located in Honiara, Solomon Islands (Oceania), at coordinates -9.430°, 160.050°.
- Its IATA code is HIR and its ICAO code is AGGH.
- Honiara International Airport serves Honiara, Solomon Islands. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Honiara International Airport operates on Pacific/Guadalcanal local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Honiara International Airport sits at latitude -9.430° and longitude 160.050°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from HIR. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for HIR is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from HIR on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Solomon Islands. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.